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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784.40, 1,082.52 and 435.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784.40, 1,082.52 and 435.11 is: 600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784.40 : 1,082.52 = 435.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784.40/1,082.52 = 435.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784.40x = 1,082.52 × 435.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784.40x = 471,009.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,009.86/784.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.48

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